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Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

DecisionPoint Corporation • Reston, VA, US
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

DecisionPoint seeks an Automation Engineer to support the optimization, security, and sustainment of a modern low-code enterprise platform and its supporting cloud infrastructure. This position focuses on automating deployment, monitoring, and performance management of platform services to ensure security, scalability, and reliability across IL4 / IL5 environments.

The Automation Engineer will work closely with platform developers, cybersecurity specialists, and operations teams to apply DevSecOps best practices , ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security standards while enhancing efficiency and availability.

This position is fully remote.

Note : By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain and optimize a secure low-code application platform and its associated infrastructure across cloud-hosted IL environments.
  • Develop and implement automation workflows for provisioning, configuration management, and continuous integration / delivery.
  • Create and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates and scripts using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
  • Integrate automated compliance, patching, and scanning processes aligned with RMF and DISA STIG requirements.
  • Implement and sustain CI / CD pipelines to support rapid, secure delivery of applications and system updates.
  • Automate performance monitoring, alerting, and logging through tools such as CloudWatch, ELK Stack, or Grafana.
  • Manage system hardening and vulnerability remediation workflows to ensure continuous compliance.
  • Support cloud services and resources including compute, networking, and storage configurations across IL2-IL5 environments.
  • Collaborate with platform engineers and security teams to ensure automation processes support Zero Trust and RMF standards.
  • Develop scripts to streamline data synchronization, backup, and recovery processes.
  • Maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, and automation scripts.
  • Participate in Agile sprint activities and Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Clearance Requirement : Must hold an active Top Secret clearance.
  • Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience : Minimum 5 years of experience in automation engineering, DevSecOps, or platform operations within secure DoD or federal environments.
  • Experience supporting or automating low-code platform deployments in AWS GovCloud or equivalent IL-classified environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in cloud automation, configuration management, and continuous integration.
  • Technical Knowledge

  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation.
  • Experience developing and managing CI / CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline).
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.
  • Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and performance optimization tools (CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks , RMF, and DISA STIG compliance.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC) and secure identity / access controls (IAM, KMS).
  • Certifications (Preferred)

  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
  • CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 certification.
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or other DevSecOps-related certification.
  • Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities across distributed systems.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills within Agile delivery teams.
  • Detail-oriented approach emphasizing security, performance, and automation efficiency.
  • Ability to manage and optimize systems in compliance-driven cloud environments.
  • Commitment to innovation, automation, and mission-focused delivery.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

  • EEO and Affiantative Action Policy : DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiantative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
  • Pay Transparency Policy : In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee.
  • Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information : By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.
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